Whistleblower says Trump demanded FBI probe into protesters over a TikTok he saw | CNN Politics

cnn.com·Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Priscilla Alvarez·2026-10-06T13:21:59.847Z
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An ex-FBI intelligence analyst, Jill Fields, says the FBI opened investigations into anti-ICE protesters in Southern California in early 2025 after pressure from President Trump and his officials, even though there was no evidence of violence or criminal activity. She claims these actions violated FBI rules and the First Amendment, which protects peaceful protest. The DOJ and White House deny wrongdoing, saying investigations only target violent acts, not protected speech.

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